Horry County.
county in South Carolina, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Circle K stores operate within South Carolina and are located in Horry County.Some support1 report
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County growth in Horry County is leading to an increase in emergency service calls.Some support1 report
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Horry County is proposing a new rail-to-trail project connecting the cities of Conway and Myrtle Beach.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Developers are comparing the Burgess project, located in Horry County, to the broader Myrtle Beach area.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Horry County leaders, including Councilman Tom Anderson, decided on rezoning applications.Some support1 report
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Scavo Solutions is establishing a new operational base in Conway, Horry County, focusing on property development after moving from Pennsylvania.Some support5 reports
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Chief Davis addressed staffing shortages and recruitment standards in his county.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A railroad ran through Conway, Horry County, while Loris was observed growing in the upper tier of Horry County.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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SOS Care operates in both Horry County and Myrtle Beach.Some support1 report
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Horry County is considering election transfers based on past rulings and advice from the supreme court, involving Atlantic Beach.Some support2 reports
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SNAP changes are impacting South Carolinians residing in Horry County.Some support1 report
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Rising prices are straining the resources of the Lowcountry Food Bank in Horry County.Some support1 report
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Myrtle Beach leaders and Horry County leaders launched talks seeking mutual assistance and peer support.Some support3 reports
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Drought and fire risk are influencing sales and regulations in Horry County and Myrtle Beach.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Drought and heat affected business operations in Horry County.Some support1 report
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Myrtle Beach City Council approved the first reading for a new surf park development in Horry County.Some support1 report
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Jennifer Foley filed a lawsuit regarding police misconduct by Joseph Hill, a former chief of county police in Horry County.Some support1 report
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The SCDOT has advanced a road widening plan in Horry County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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SCDOT and Horry County are jointly managing the widening of Highway 501 in Conway.Some support1 report
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Horry County's Planning Commission approved the Industrial Corridor Plan on August 7, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fry requested funding for the I-73 corridor through Horry County, with Gardner serving as Chairman of the County Council.Some support1 report
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On January 1, 2026, Lindsey Graham represented the state's interests while Donald Trump sought to align with successful political figures.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Donald Trump held a rally in Horry County on August 24, 2026, which was credited with boosting Lindsey Graham's vote.Some support1 report
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Council approved new residential and RV park developments in Conway, the county seat of Horry County.Some support1 report
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Coastal Carolina University students were involved in a fatal incident, prompting the university president to consult on upgraded charges.Some support1 report
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Conway is located within Horry County.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Coastal Carolina University is located in the town of Conway, which is situated within Horry County.Some support1 report
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SCCDOT rejected a sidewalk plan for a drainage ditch on property that was annexed from Horry County, involving Myrtle Beach planning director Ken May.Some support1 report1 development inside
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South Carolina public health officials are coordinating responses to severe weather events in Horry County.Some support1 report
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Cindy Thompson resigned after 14 years with the city in Horry County.Some support1 report
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Horry County is located within South Carolina, and the city of Myrtle Beach is situated within Horry County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Cooper, representing a land trust, is active in Myrtle Beach, which is located within Horry County.Some support1 report
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Horry County is situated within the boundaries of Myrtle Beach.Well supported4 reports
Gone quiet
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Wildfire smoke from the fires in Berkeley County is being carried by SSW winds, affecting air quality in multiple counties including Horry County.Some support1 report
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A development tract is located behind a school building in Conway, Horry County.Some support2 reports
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Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint announced coastal funding and supported environmental studies and beach renourishment in South Carolina.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Infrastructure investments in the area have led to rapid growth following the successful securing of federal funding.Some support2 reports
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Extreme heat advisory affects Horry County and Georgetown County.Some support1 report
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A partnership has begun on the Arcadian Shores beach renourishment project involving Horry County and Myrtle Beach.Some support3 reports
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A crash in Horry County caused a gas leak and infrastructure damage, requiring extensive repairs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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In South Carolina, Horry County is unique as the only county where flytraps are known to grow naturally.Some support1 report
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Low water levels impact Horry County, South Carolina, where the Waccamaw River flows.Some support2 reports
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Pamela Evette is part of the Republican gubernatorial nomination race and bases her campaign operations in Horry County.Well supported4 reports
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Josh Kimbrell was involved in the South Carolina primary polling context on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Explainers that pass through Horry County
Horry County is a step on the way to someone elseAround Horry County this week
News at the entities that move Horry County most-
Atlantic Beach StructuralAtlantic Beach residents received electricity service from JEA on October 15, 2026.Moves Horry County
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Henry McMaster StructuralHenry McMaster highlighted economic growth in South Carolina, noting investments and new industrial sites in Spartanburg, Duncan, and Piedmont.Moves Horry County
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South Carolina Shared contextState of South Carolina uses the firing squad method for executions, with Phil Martin being a county resident.Moves Horry County
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Lindsey Graham TransactionalTrump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Moves Horry County
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Dominion Energy OperationalGovernor Abigail Spanberger opposes the Dominion Energy merger, while Jose Perez defends the deal as a job boon in California.Moves Horry County
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Myrtle Beach OperationalA museum in Myrtle Beach achieved a successful attraction business model.Moves Horry County
Connections
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Conway Structural
Conway is geographically located within Horry County and serves as its administrative county seat.
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Myrtle Beach Operational
Myrtle Beach operates within Horry County, and the two entities actively coordinate on shared economic and infrastructural development.
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Burgess Structural
Burgess is formally established as a community located within the boundaries of Horry County.
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Atlantic Beach Structural
Horry County is formally integrating Atlantic Beach's election duties into its jurisdiction.
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Tom Anderson Structural
Tom Anderson holds the position of County Councilman within Horry County's governance structure.
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Greenville County Operational
The two counties are actively competing against each other to lead in early voting turnout for a Senate race.
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EMS Operational
Horry County's growth drives an increase in emergency calls handled by EMS.
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South Carolina Department of Transportation Operational
SCDOT and Horry County actively collaborate on infrastructure projects, including road widening plans.
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South Carolina Department of Public Health Structural
The state public health agency provides guidance and coordinates responses to severe weather events within the county's jurisdiction.
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Henry McMaster Structural
The county operates under the legal statutes and executive actions signed by the governor.
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South Carolina Shared context
Horry County is a geographical and administrative subdivision located within the state of South Carolina.
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Lindsey Graham Transactional
Lindsey Graham uses his political influence to secure federal funding and support infrastructure projects in Horry County.
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Dominion Energy Operational
Dominion Energy's operations caused a gas leak and infrastructure damage impacting the area of Horry County.
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Garden City Transactional
Horry County is initiating a streetscape project in Garden City.
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Horry County Schools Structural
Horry County Schools operates within the jurisdiction and serves the population of Horry County.
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Wilson Operational
Wilson is functionally responsible for protecting the coastlines associated with Horry County.
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Adam Morgan Shared context
Adam Morgan is mentioned as a potential political running mate associated with the Horry County area.
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Raleigh Shared context
Horry County is documented as a necessary area for travelers accessing Raleigh.
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Bank of America Operational
Bank of America provided sponsorship for a community forum related to Horry County.
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Berkeley County Shared context
The two counties are affected by the same transient environmental factor: wildfire smoke carried by prevailing south-southwesterly winds.
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Darlington County Shared context
The two counties operate within the same regional context of South Carolina, facing shared competitive pressures from external agencies regarding recruitment standards.
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Spartanburg County Mentioned together
Both counties are identified as sites for early voting.
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Gardner Shared context
Gardner serves as Chairman of the Horry County Council, placing him within the county's governance structure.
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South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Shared context
The state agency operates within the geographic and jurisdictional boundaries of the county.
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Waccamaw River Shared context
The state of the Waccamaw River, specifically low water levels, is observed to impact Horry County.
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Josh Kimbrell Shared context
The relationship is established as a positional context, where the discussion of A occurs within the political and geographic context of South Carolina primaries.
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Jason Morgan Shared context
Jason Morgan is campaigning for office within Horry County.
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Georgetown County Shared context
Both counties are currently subject to an extreme heat advisory.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Donald Trump held a rally in Horry County, which influenced local voting outcomes.
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Charleston County Shared context
Horry County is located within the geographical region of Charleston County.
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Jennifer Foley Shared context
Jennifer Foley filed a lawsuit concerning police misconduct within Horry County's jurisdiction.
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Wallace Shared context
Wallace hosted an event within the geographic boundaries of Horry County.
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Joseph Hill Shared context
Joseph Hill served as the former chief of county police for Horry County.
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Graham Shared context
Graham's political status and life events were observed to intersect with and influence the election timeline within Horry County.
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Stephen Goldfinch Shared context
Stephen Goldfinch is campaigning for Agriculture Commissioner in South Carolina, including activity in Horry County.
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Amazon Shared context
Amazon has expanded its delivery facilities within the geographical boundaries of Horry County.
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Center for American Progress Shared context
The Center for American Progress operates within the policy context of Horry County, relating to local impacts of national policy changes.
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Coastal Carolina University Shared context
Coastal Carolina University is geographically situated within Horry County.
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Fry Shared context
Fry is located in the jurisdiction of Horry County.
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Circle K Shared context
Circle K stores are located within the geographical boundaries of Horry County.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Circle K stores operate within South Carolina and are located in Horry County.
- County growth in Horry County is leading to an increase in emergency service calls.
- Horry County is proposing a new rail-to-trail project connecting the cities of Conway and Myrtle Beach.
- Horry County leaders, including Councilman Tom Anderson, decided on rezoning applications.
- Scavo Solutions is establishing a new operational base in Conway, Horry County, focusing on property development after moving from Pennsylvania.
September 2026
12 events- Developers are comparing the Burgess project, located in Horry County, to the broader Myrtle Beach area.
- Chief Davis addressed staffing shortages and recruitment standards in his county.
- A railroad ran through Conway, Horry County, while Loris was observed growing in the upper tier of Horry County.
- SOS Care operates in both Horry County and Myrtle Beach.
- Horry County is considering election transfers based on past rulings and advice from the supreme court, involving Atlantic Beach.
- SNAP changes are impacting South Carolinians residing in Horry County.
- Rising prices are straining the resources of the Lowcountry Food Bank in Horry County.
- Myrtle Beach leaders and Horry County leaders launched talks seeking mutual assistance and peer support.
- Drought and heat affected business operations in Horry County.
- Myrtle Beach City Council approved the first reading for a new surf park development in Horry County.
- Jennifer Foley filed a lawsuit regarding police misconduct by Joseph Hill, a former chief of county police in Horry County.
- SCDOT and Horry County are jointly managing the widening of Highway 501 in Conway.
August 2026
7 events- The SCDOT has advanced a road widening plan in Horry County.
- Horry County's Planning Commission approved the Industrial Corridor Plan on August 7, 2026.
- Fry requested funding for the I-73 corridor through Horry County, with Gardner serving as Chairman of the County Council.
- Donald Trump held a rally in Horry County on August 24, 2026, which was credited with boosting Lindsey Graham's vote.
- Council approved new residential and RV park developments in Conway, the county seat of Horry County.
- Coastal Carolina University students were involved in a fatal incident, prompting the university president to consult on upgraded charges.
- Coastal Carolina University is located in the town of Conway, which is situated within Horry County.
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July 2026
13 events- Drought and fire risk are influencing sales and regulations in Horry County and Myrtle Beach.
- On January 1, 2026, Lindsey Graham represented the state's interests while Donald Trump sought to align with successful political figures.
- SCCDOT rejected a sidewalk plan for a drainage ditch on property that was annexed from Horry County, involving Myrtle Beach planning director Ken May.
- South Carolina public health officials are coordinating responses to severe weather events in Horry County.
- Cindy Thompson resigned after 14 years with the city in Horry County.
- Horry County is located within South Carolina, and the city of Myrtle Beach is situated within Horry County.
- Cooper, representing a land trust, is active in Myrtle Beach, which is located within Horry County.
- Wildfire smoke from the fires in Berkeley County is being carried by SSW winds, affecting air quality in multiple counties including Horry County.
- A development tract is located behind a school building in Conway, Horry County.
- Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint announced coastal funding and supported environmental studies and beach renourishment in South Carolina.
- Infrastructure investments in the area have led to rapid growth following the successful securing of federal funding.
- Extreme heat advisory affects Horry County and Georgetown County.
- A partnership has begun on the Arcadian Shores beach renourishment project involving Horry County and Myrtle Beach.
June 2026
7 events- Conway is located within Horry County.
- Horry County is situated within the boundaries of Myrtle Beach.
- A crash in Horry County caused a gas leak and infrastructure damage, requiring extensive repairs.
- In South Carolina, Horry County is unique as the only county where flytraps are known to grow naturally.
- Low water levels impact Horry County, South Carolina, where the Waccamaw River flows.
- Pamela Evette is part of the Republican gubernatorial nomination race and bases her campaign operations in Horry County.
- Josh Kimbrell was involved in the South Carolina primary polling context on May 26, 2026.